Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

Rare species (Ref. 12204, 58452) found on the muddy slope of the continental shelf (Ref. 6524). Juveniles are captured from 150-700 m depth range (Ref. 58452). Biology unknown (Ref. 12204). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 58452.
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Distribution

Distribution

FAO fishing area 18, FAO fishing area 21, FAO fishing area 27, FAO fishing area 31, FAO fishing area 34, FAO fishing area 41, FAO fishing area 47, Portugese Exclusive Economic Zone, South West Ireland, Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone
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Northwest Atlantic: off Canada. Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Ireland, Madeira, and off Saharian coasts (Ref. 6524).
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Physical Description

Morphology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 911
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Size

Max. size

52.5 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 58452))
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Diagnostic Description

Caudal fin small (Ref. 12204).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat

Juveniles are captured at a depth range from 150 to 700 m in deep ocean and far from the continental shelf and sea-mounts where the adults live.
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Environment

bathydemersal; marine; depth range 150 - 997 m (Ref. 12204)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics

Molecular Biology

Statistics of barcoding coverage: Lyconus brachycolus

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 2
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Conservation

Threats

Not Evaluated
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

Importance

fisheries: of no interest
  • Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba 1990 FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 10. Gadiform fishes of the world (Order Gadiformes). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of cods, hakes, grenadiers and other gadiform fishes known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(10).x+442p. Rome: FAO. (Ref. 1371)   http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=1371&speccode=25 External link.
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